Approval for Massage Therapists in Washington

Washington State Department of Health, Board of Massage CE Information

Accepted Approvals

NCBTMB 1000939

The Washington Board of Massage Therapy does not approve or preapprove continuing education activities. Licensees are responsible for choosing CE that meets requirements as per requirements outlined in WAC 246-830-475.

Board Contact Info

Washington State Department of Health or the Board of Massage
https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/massage-therapist

Applies To:

  • Washington Massage Therapists
    • LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Initial Credential
625 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial LMT credential.

Any course accepted by Washington State Department of Health, Board of Massage is applicable to the LMT credential.

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Credential Renewal
24 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your LMT credential.

Any course accepted by Washington State Department of Health, Board of Massage is applicable to the LMT credential.

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Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Dj-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Scoliosis: An Introduction and Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises PSSE

Feb 19th, 2026 3:30pm - 5:40pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Managing Plantar Fasciitis: A Comprehensive Overview For The Rehab Therapist

Mar 25th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Feb 25th, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Massage; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$57

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Massage; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Management

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:05pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Fall Risk Factors and Assessment

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Nursing
Live Event
$47

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Ethics

4.00 CE credit hours

Direct Supervision

8.00 CE credit hours

8 hours must be in person and directly supervised involving the participation of the direct application of massage therapy as defined in RCW 18.108.010.

This requirement cannot be completed with online coursework.

Implicit Bias Health Equity

2.00 CE credit hours

An education program providing health equity continuing education training must:
(1) Include implicit bias training to identify strategies to reduce bias during assessment and diagnosis and may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the topics included in RCW 43.70.613 (3)(c).
(2) Have trainers with demonstrated knowledge and experience related to health equity. Research referenced in the training must be based on current empirical research and known best practices.
(3) Have courses that assess the health care professional’s ability to apply health equity concepts into practice in accordance with profession specific rules, which may include, but are not limited to:
(a) An assessment at the end of an in-person or virtual continuing education training to determine knowledge gained during that training; or
(b) A document provided at the end of an in-person or virtual continuing education training that attests attendance at the training.

Impact CE offers 2 courses applicable to this requirement.

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Implicit Bias Training: Increasing Understanding and Reducing Barriers and Disparities in Access to and Delivery of Physical and Mental Health Care Services

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Cultural Diversity; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Application to Practice; Peer Support; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Nursing
Recorded Webinar
$57

CPR Certification

0.00 CE credit hours

Maintenance of certification in American Heart Association CPR or equivalent. A maximum of four hours is allowed per reporting period.

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Currently 965 of our courses are available for Massage Therapists regulated by Washington State Department of Health, Board of Massage. These are just a few examples!

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Dj-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Scoliosis: An Introduction and Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises PSSE

Feb 19th, 2026 3:30pm - 5:40pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Managing Plantar Fasciitis: A Comprehensive Overview For The Rehab Therapist

Mar 25th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Feb 25th, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Massage; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$57

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Massage; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Management

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:05pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Fall Risk Factors and Assessment

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Nursing
Live Event
$47
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